What Is Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)?
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure performed when the nerve and blood tissue (pulp) inside the tooth becomes inflamed or damaged. The goal is to save the tooth without extraction and ensure it continues to function healthily.
This treatment, commonly known as “nerve removal” among the public, allows the tooth to be preserved and used for many years.

What Is Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)?
Root canal treatment is a procedure performed when the nerve and blood tissue (pulp) inside the tooth becomes inflamed or damaged. The goal is to save the tooth without extraction and ensure it continues to function healthily.
This treatment, commonly known as “removing the nerve of the tooth,” allows the tooth to remain functional for many years without loss.

• Deep cavities and tooth infections

• Tooth fractures caused by trauma

• Extreme sensitivity and pain to hot or cold

• Spread of gum infections to the tooth

• Recurrent pain in old fillings

How Is Root Canal Treatment Performed?
The treatment process is usually completed in one or two sessions.
The stages are as follows:

1. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the tooth.

2. Decayed tissue is cleaned to access the inner part of the tooth.

3. The infected pulp tissue is removed.

4. The inside of the canal is disinfected and sealed with a special filling material.

5. If necessary, a porcelain crown or porcelain filling (onlay, inlay) is placed on the tooth.

With this procedure, the root structure of the tooth is preserved, and the need for extraction is eliminated.

Post-Treatment Care After Root Canal

• There may be sensitivity for the first few days, which is normal.

• Hard foods should be avoided.

• Regular tooth brushing and flossing are important after treatment.

• If necessary, a protective crown should be placed over the tooth.

What Are the Advantages of Root Canal Treatment?

• Prevents tooth extraction.

• Preserves the natural tooth root.

• Provides a natural appearance both aesthetically and functionally.

• Restores chewing function.

• Is a long-lasting and permanent solution.

Who Is an Endodontist?
An endodontist is a dentist specialized in treating the nerve tissue inside the tooth.
Working at a microscopic level, endodontists perform precise root canal procedures to save the tooth. With modern technologies (digital radiography, canal measurement devices, dental microscopes), the treatment is completed more quickly and painlessly.